Meet the cast the characters of R & J How does characterization differ in a play (vs. a novel)? How does the playwright establish the character’s personality, morality, and status?
Lord, Lady Montague Lord, Lady Capulet Capulet Romeo Juliet Count(y) Paris Mercutio Tybalt Benvolio / Prince Escalus Nurse Friar Lawrence
Creating the characters the template Share the information you collected Determine a stance (as a group) –how do you want you character to be posed (on the paper)?? Elect a willing tribute (who doesn’t mind creating the selected post on the paper) Trace him or her – and voila! You have your template!
CLOTHING Select appropriate Elizabethan clothing & start decorating! Note: details (like embroidery, ruffle, boning/structure & color variety) = wealth and status! MONTAGUES! Use a cool color scheme (blues, purples, greens, grey, etc.) CAPULETS! Use a warm color scheme (reds, oranges, yellows, browns, etc.)
Creating the characters – details Incorporate the symbols into your design (explain on poster) Find a way to include your quotes so that it enhances the overall design Be sure your character’s full name is displayed
Finish poster Hang it up if you can. Pile where they were before, by sink, if you can’t get it hung up.
CHARACTER PRESENTATION Listen to each presentation Add to notes